St. Stephen Roman Catholic Parish was founded in 1922 and its school in 1933 (which closed in 1973). It has served the people of Pensacola and many others who have been stationed here on military duty or training for these many years. At present the Parish is the only one in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee which offers the Traditional Latin Mass, the so-called Tridentine or Gregorian Rite of the Mass. Since March of the Year 200, by the kind petition of His Excellency, Bishop John H. Ricard, we have had this Rite every month. Beginning with September (2008) we have had this beautiful Ancient Rite every Sunday at ten-thirty a.m. It is a High sung Mass. Though longer than other forms of the Liturgy, it is very lovely and reverent and inspires faith in the Mystery of our Redemption by Christ, our High and Eternal Priest. If you want the Faith, the Liturgy and the Teaching of the centuries, St. Stephen is the Parish for you. If you want "fast-food", casual type Liturgies, it most certainly is not. All are welcome. Please observe rules of etiquette: a spirit of silence and prayer in Church; proper attire - no picnic or beach wear here. Please no shorts or low cut necklines or super short skirts. We love our Church and respect the holiness of the Temple of God. For those who prefer the more modern Rite of Paul VI and mostly in English, we recommend the Vigil Mass and the early Mass at 7:30 on Sundays. We also have a Low Tridentine Mass every Thursday followed by Benediction, (on most Thursdaysof the year). We look forward to seeing you soon! Fr. Pérez
